1995 Mazda 626 the oil filter

1995 MAZDA 626
237,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DIAMOND
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hi this is the frist time i see that and in my shope and when i change the oil in this mazda i look at the filter there is no any drop of oil insinde can you tell me what happen? thank you
Oct 10, 2008 at 3:16 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

some oil filters don't use a one way valve and the oil can drain out when the engine shuts down, now this is not a huge problem as often the oil pressure is up with in a few rotations of the engine and the paper element is still oil soaked and some oil is still in the base of the filter, this is not a big issue at all.

Mark (mhpautos)
Oct 10, 2008 at 4:54 PM
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DIAMOND
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thanks man now i wil donate thank you from canada
Oct 11, 2008 at 1:58 AM
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